Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen tips and predictions: Germans battle to extend unbeaten run

Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen is a contest fit for the Europa League final as last year’s beaten finalists play host to Europe’s only unbeaten team.

Unfortunately, one will depart at the semi-final stage with the first leg at Stadio Olimpico this Thursday.

Leverkusen’s undefeated streak under Xabi Alonso now stands at 46 matches after Robert Andrich scored in the 96th minute to salvage a draw at the weekend against Stuttgart.

Bayer have already won the Bundesliga title and can focus on completing a historic treble by winning the Europa League and DFB Pokal.

AS Roma are completely reborn under Daniele de Rossi as the Giallorossi look likely to secure a place in next season’s Champions League thanks to their Serie A form.

They’ve also impressed in Europe, reaching the semi-finals despite facing a difficult schedule including AC Milan, Brighton and Feyenoord in the previous rounds.

Tammy Abraham bagged Roma a point in a topsy-turvey tussle with Napoli last time out, leaving them fifth in the table and two points ahead of Atalanta.

Bayer continue to defy the odds with late goals, scoring in the 89th minute or later to secure a draw in their last three, and netting in the 88th minute or later nine times in their last 10.

The Germans are starting to look invincible and while we expect Roma to score, Alonso’s side will find a way to stay unbeaten.

 

Key stats

- Both teams have scored in Roma’s last four matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals in seven of Roma’s last 10 home matches
- Both teams have scored in Bayer Leverkusen’s last three matches
- Bayer have scored nine goals in the 88th minute or later in 10 matches

 

Suggested bets

Both teams to score

Match result: Draw

• Sergiu Baltuta provides tips as SVB Tips on Tipstrr